Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-26
that formal report would be presented
at the night session.

that formal report would be presented
at the night session.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Mr.. j. II. Davis moved to suspend the
regular order OF business and proceed to
the election of officers. Carried.
For president, Messrs. William Fergu-
son of the San Antonio Times and Col
| onel w. L. Malone of the Fort Worth
GAZETTE were put in nomination
Messrs. Gilbert and Leslie were appoint
ed tellers. The friends of the latter gen
tleman induced the delegate to withdraw
his name, which was done, and Mr.. Fer
J guson's nomination was made unani
nous.
Mr.. Ferguson said he had not word:
wherewith to thank the members for thi:
new evidence OF their confidence enC
good will. He would continue in the
future as in the past to preside impair
TALLY. He did not claim to be infalli-
BILE. Like all others, he at times wa:
| liable to make mistakes, but they would
be such only as he could not avoid. Il
he could be of any benefit to the organi,
cation he was ready to serve
them at shy time, at any
place or in any way in his power
| II he should uncensciOusly fall into error
he would take it kindly if any member
would call his attention to It. He be-
spoke the lenieucy and forbearance of the
association, and expressed the hope that
the good feeling existing at present
would continue. We have had q har-
monious meeting so far, and he would
regret beyond measure seeing this har-
mOny destroyed. We meet so seldom that
there was no tine for other than good
feeling. We should when we meet be
ready to lake oneanother by the hand
and each do what he can for the advance
melt Of the association. If any
member is tempted to harbor ungenerous
| thoughts, or express harsh words he
should be restrained by the recollection
that only once d year do we meet and
then all should be pleasant. The Joys at
tending Jour annual reunion were not
unalloyed. While new faces greet US,
many of the old and familiar had passed
beyond LIES horizon and were lost to US
forever. Let US therefore so deport our
selves that when $50" telegraph phrase,
meaning the end comes to us, we would
leave behind US nothing but kind recoI-
lectlons. He would labor to promote
harmony and good feeling, and would
discourage all attempts st contentious
and asked for the hearty cooperation of
every member.
For first Yice-president, Colonel w. l..
Malone was nominated and elected by
reclamation. Colonel Malone, just en-
terlDg the hall, expressed mis- astonish-
ment st being nominated for president;
he appreciated the honor but his election
would have been almost an outrage. He
could not have served the association as
president or account of press of other
duties which were imperative, but the
vice-presldency he would accept with
thanks.
For second viCe-president Mr.. J. P.
Bridges Of the Luling Signal was unaEi-
mously chosen. He responded TO q call
made on him and thanked the association
or the compliment and the evidence of
confidence reposed in him. He knew, ne
said, That the Office was merely an oIna-
mental one and he solemnIy promised TO
ornament it as much as he could. TAp-
plause.
For third vice.president, Messrs. C. Z.
Gilbert and E. Z. Overall were nominated.
The vote taken showed Mr.. Overall had
received thirty-four votes and Mr.. Gill
ON4 u I'LL -A1IC. 1uJ CCOlCldIf dunOuuC
the election of the latter.
On motion of Mr.. Fred II. Gaines, Mr.
J. B. CIantill was reelected by acclama-
ton to the office of secretary.
Responding, Mr.. Cranfll said he would
be unappreciatiVe indeed did he not ap-
preCiate the honor and compliment con-
ferred upon him. Honorable, the posi-
ton was so much so that he would sooner
be secretary of the Texas Press Associa-
ton than secretary of Jh6 state of Texas.
He loved the press; he loved the editors
and the editors wives and daughters,
MIS-, G. was not in the hall, hence this
remark is omitted and he would do all
in his power to strengthen and encourage
the association.
For treasurer, Messrs. T. 3. Johnson,
John D. Ford, E. B. Holland and S. NJ.
Vernon were placed in nomination. The
latter gentleman withdrew in favor of
MIR. Johnson. The vote resulted: John
son So, Vernon IG, Ford t The secre-
tary declared Mr.. Johnson reelected.
Mr.. Johnson thanked the convention. He
would take care of the funds and see that
no money was paid out unless on proper
ly drawn and authorized vouchers.
The secretary read a telegram for Mr..
B. NJ. Vsndershurst. Van came forward
slowly until ne was assured that it was
"paid" when he strobe forth majestically
and received it.
On motion of J. 2. Bridges committee
OF three was appointed to select an es-
saYist, an orator and poetess for the
next annual meeting. The chair appointed
Messrs. Bridges, * ddox and Overall.
On motion Of Mr.. Fred. II. Gaines,
Major NJ. W. Connolly the opportunity
Of lifetime to secure title and Mr..
E. G. Rust were electedl honorary mem
Oers Of the association.
On motion of Mr.. K. NJ. Johnson, Mr..
E. G. Senter was elected an honorary
On motion of Mr. d. P. Hsggard, Mrs. |
A. T. McCarger was elected an honorary |
member.
The secretary read telegram from
both mayors and number of citizens |
Of Texarkana, inviting the association to |
make that city it's next place of annual |
meeting. Received with thanks.
The secretary read communication to |
.he ladies who contemplated attending !
Mrs. Hufman's Musicale, to be ready at |
The opera house at ) o'clock, when CARR !
ages would be in waiting.
For the seventeenth time the the secre- !
ary referred to the kind invitation ex-
ended by the Wright-Carter Cracker /
Company, averring innoCently that he |
wanted to stake the cake" The conven-